Redcliff, Greysky, and Marcy

Mike S · 03-07-2010, 02:25 PM

Since there is a lot to read about from this weekend, i'll keep it short. Felix (x) and I had decided on the grey sky marcy loop. Saw a few people in the way in, Snickers and Bushwacker on their way in to Colden and a couple of other groups.

As we hit lake arnold the inevitable question came up, "hey while we are all the way in here.........wanna do redfield and cliff too?". As the conditions were perfect I said.....Uhhhhhh, OK. All three herd paths were good, maybe a little wet in spots. Got down from Grey at 4pm. As we headed up Skylight we met Arm. We had the good fortune to finish his "W" on top with him. Nice job again!!

Spent just a minute on top and then took our Quicky sleds and flew back down to four corners, 4:45, time for the crown jewel of the high peaks.

Path up marcy was hard pack, we had to deal with some spin drift but nothing to bad. Hit the summit at 5:45 just in time to see a bright orange sun on the western horizon, it was breathless. The wind was doing good (50 mph or so) so we left. Back on the Quicky sleds for every little bit that we could on the way down.

The stats 5 peaks, 13 hrs 5 min, 23 miles, and the surprising bit for me, 9160 ft of elevation gain. Brings me to 41 W and Felix to 39 W (all this season for him).

Thanks to all of you who broke out the herd paths, long days like this don't happen without you.

http://community.webshots.com/slideshow/576949482bFctoZ

mirabela · 03-07-2010, 02:35 PM

Wow. Epic day. Good job!

Tmax · 03-07-2010, 03:08 PM

Damn! Now that's hardcore

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El Loco · 03-07-2010, 04:00 PM

Congrats and nice TR...Mike and Felix! Mike, you are on track for those 46! Thanks again for the hike on Thursday to Marshall.

El Loco · 03-07-2010, 04:02 PM

Ooops! FELIX...you are on track for those W46:>)

vieWseeker · 03-07-2010, 06:25 PM

Just as sweet im sure, maybe better you had with a sunset. We where ahead of you on Gray, skylight and Marcy, out to loj by 4:30pm. That wind sure was stiff!!

Congrats on ever so close to your winter finsih..

Jim C · 03-07-2010, 07:06 PM

Wow, that was one epic day

Great pictures and good luck w/ your remaining peaks

rbalbs · 03-07-2010, 07:31 PM

A very nice job getting all 5 in one shot!

Mike S · 03-07-2010, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viewseeker

Just as sweet im sure, maybe better you had with a sunset. We where ahead of you on Gray, skylight and Marcy, out to loj by 4:30pm. That wind sure was stiff!!

Congrats on ever so close to your winter finsih..

Snickers said you were ahead of us. We were going to try and catch you but the "minor" change of plans put us a bit behind. Glad you enjoyed the perfect day!

vieWseeker · 03-07-2010, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike S

Snickers said you were ahead of us. We were going to try and catch you but the "minor" change of plans put us a bit behind. Glad you enjoyed the perfect day!

Ya our plans changed to and we didnt go back via lake Arnold, changed for the better... 5 peaks is a huge accomplishment..

X · 03-09-2010, 09:47 AM

"

Quote:

hey while we are all the way in here.........wanna do redfield and cliff too?". As the conditions were perfect I said.....Uhhhhhh, OK.

the wonderful thing about Mike S is it never seems to take all that much prodding...

an added bonus, besides sundown on Marcy, was being late enough to finally get a table at the brew pub

nice to meet arm on skylight. have a nice photo of him placing that pea sized stone that he carried from the parking lot on the summit cairn. congrats on his huge finish!

billandjudy · 03-09-2010, 02:16 PM

Big day for sure!!...Nice pics too

Snickers · 03-09-2010, 05:36 PM

Hey Mike and Felix(??), great seeing you guys again, second weekend in a row.

It was a beautiful day to be out.

Felix is working on bagging all 46 winter peaks this winter is is now at 37 of 46 if I am correct. Way to go Felix!!! I look forward to your awesome finish!!

Where ya headed this weekend?

Happy Trails - Cindy

Mike S · 03-09-2010, 07:48 PM

We changed our plans about 10 minutes after we saw you. It was too nice of a day to not spend 13 hours outside!!

We are gonna go in and try the Santanoni's on Saturday. Hopefully it is unbroken, wet, and muddy...some dreams will come true!

The W finish should be on the 20th on Iroquois for me and Wrights for Felix

GrayMarshall · 03-09-2010, 09:35 PM

Hi, Mike,

Nice writeup in the Poughkeepsie Journal this weekend!

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/a...ID=20103070359

Glad to hear you're on pace for the W finish.

enjoy,
Marshall

arm · 03-10-2010, 08:15 AM

cool meeting you guys on Skylight ... have fun reaching your W46 !

03-07-2010, 02:25 PM	#1
Mike S ski season Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Paltz Posts: 442	Redcliff, Greysky, and Marcy Since there is a lot to read about from this weekend, i'll keep it short. Felix (x) and I had decided on the grey sky marcy loop. Saw a few people in the way in, Snickers and Bushwacker on their way in to Colden and a couple of other groups. As we hit lake arnold the inevitable question came up, "hey while we are all the way in here.........wanna do redfield and cliff too?". As the conditions were perfect I said.....Uhhhhhh, OK. All three herd paths were good, maybe a little wet in spots. Got down from Grey at 4pm. As we headed up Skylight we met Arm. We had the good fortune to finish his "W" on top with him. Nice job again!! Spent just a minute on top and then took our Quicky sleds and flew back down to four corners, 4:45, time for the crown jewel of the high peaks. Path up marcy was hard pack, we had to deal with some spin drift but nothing to bad. Hit the summit at 5:45 just in time to see a bright orange sun on the western horizon, it was breathless. The wind was doing good (50 mph or so) so we left. Back on the Quicky sleds for every little bit that we could on the way down. The stats 5 peaks, 13 hrs 5 min, 23 miles, and the surprising bit for me, 9160 ft of elevation gain. Brings me to 41 W and Felix to 39 W (all this season for him). Thanks to all of you who broke out the herd paths, long days like this don't happen without you. http://community.webshots.com/slideshow/576949482bFctoZ Last edited by Mike S; 03-07-2010 at 08:15 PM.

03-07-2010, 02:35 PM	#2
mirabela Happy Ski Ball Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East Hardwick, VT Posts: 657	Wow. Epic day. Good job! __________________ Winter hiking -- "It's so easy an eight year old can do it!" - Photobug65

03-07-2010, 03:08 PM	#3
Tmax ADK Grid 276/552 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Upper Wolf Jaw Posts: 665	Damn! Now that's hardcore. __________________ Going where the wind don't blow so strange Maybe off on some high cold mountain range. Robert Hunter www.tmax-n-topo.com

03-07-2010, 04:00 PM	#4
El Loco Commander Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Addison, NY Posts: 507	Congrats and nice TR...Mike and Felix! Mike, you are on track for those 46! Thanks again for the hike on Thursday to Marshall. __________________ 46R - #4541W CL50 - #100 Northville-Placid Trail :

03-07-2010, 04:02 PM	#5
El Loco Commander Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Addison, NY Posts: 507	Ooops! FELIX...you are on track for those W46:>) __________________ 46R - #4541W CL50 - #100 Northville-Placid Trail :

03-07-2010, 06:25 PM	#6
vieWseeker Winter46er Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fulton, NY: On Wright Posts: 3,265	Just as sweet im sure, maybe better you had with a sunset. We where ahead of you on Gray, skylight and Marcy, out to loj by 4:30pm. That wind sure was stiff!! Congrats on ever so close to your winter finsih.. __________________ ADK 46-R #6750W CL-50 - #51 CATSKILLS- 9/39 Hiking photos Last edited by vieWseeker; 03-07-2010 at 07:47 PM.

03-07-2010, 07:06 PM	#7
Jim C #6385W, 46x2, HOL47er Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Island, NY. Avatar: Laughing all the way to Blake Posts: 1,358	Wow, that was one epic day Great pictures and good luck w/ your remaining peaks

03-07-2010, 07:31 PM	#8
rbalbs Adirondack Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ADK Grid 549/552 Posts: 555	A very nice job getting all 5 in one shot!

03-09-2010, 02:16 PM	#12
billandjudy Jimmy Dolan Notch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,020	Big day for sure!!...Nice pics too

03-09-2010, 05:36 PM	#13
Snickers Commander Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Keeseville, NY Posts: 3,643	Hey Mike and Felix(??), great seeing you guys again, second weekend in a row. It was a beautiful day to be out. Felix is working on bagging all 46 winter peaks this winter is is now at 37 of 46 if I am correct. Way to go Felix!!! I look forward to your awesome finish!! Where ya headed this weekend? Happy Trails - Cindy __________________ Snickers I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou

03-09-2010, 07:48 PM	#14
Mike S ski season Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Paltz Posts: 442	We changed our plans about 10 minutes after we saw you. It was too nice of a day to not spend 13 hours outside!! We are gonna go in and try the Santanoni's on Saturday. Hopefully it is unbroken, wet, and muddy...some dreams will come true! The W finish should be on the 20th on Iroquois for me and Wrights for Felix Last edited by Mike S; 03-09-2010 at 07:50 PM.

03-09-2010, 09:35 PM	#15
GrayMarshall Consultant Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poughkeepsie Posts: 371	Hi, Mike, Nice writeup in the Poughkeepsie Journal this weekend! http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/a...ID=20103070359 Glad to hear you're on pace for the W finish. enjoy, Marshall

03-10-2010, 08:15 AM	#16
arm and hammer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Hampshire ... A: posthole emergency gear Posts: 44	cool meeting you guys on Skylight ... have fun reaching your W46 !

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